The Thera faces charges of contempt of court.

This protest, dubbed as 'Kesha Pooja' is to be kicked off from Kandy this afternoon (30) with BBS CEO - Dilanthe Withanage shaving his head, 'Sri Lanka Mirror' learns.

Meanwhile, police sources say that Mr. Withanage is to be arrested under charges of attempting to instigate public to create chaos in the country.

Speaking at a media briefing yesterday, Mr. Withanage publicised a statement which was to be stated in courts by Gnanasara Thera and Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was severely criticised.

Police search for 2 monks
Meanwhile, police have initiated investigations to arrest two Buddhist monks who have allegedly behaved in a violent manner in front of the Homagama Magistrate courts.

The Theras are namely Ven. Magalkande Sudantha Thera and Ven. Badalkumbure Ariyashantha Thera.